Blackbird family member crossword clue
101 Across · WSJ Crossword, September 18, 2026 · 6 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Blackbird family member” is ORIOLE. It appears as 101 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of September 18, 2026, a Friday puzzle titled “Guest Workers” by Mike Shenk, and it fills 6 squares running left to right from row 18, column 12 of the 21×21 grid.
The clue is a straightforward definition, so the answer is a direct synonym or a factual match for the words as written. The entry begins with O and ends with E, and contains 4 vowels and 2 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down entries should be enough to lock it in. Friday puzzles are the Journal’s contest crosswords with a hidden meta answer, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer ORIOLE:
- Camden Yards ballplayerAug 31, 2026
- Jim Palmer, notablyAug 13, 2026
- Baltimore baseballerJul 26, 2026